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Double Helix

Watson and Crick After eighteen months Of scientific research Discovered the chemical structure Of dna, The double helix Ushering in a new And exciting age In the field of molecular biology, Making possible the diagnosis And treatment of certain genetic disorders And hereditary diseases, Giving rise to the forensic analysis Of evidence Identifying the perpetrator From their own unique dna, The double helix... W.A CHOLT. Copyright Fergal O Reilly. 2019. Posted 15th May 2019.

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Date: 10/13/2019 7:37:00 AM
Isn't mindless evolution wonderful? I wrote an acroustic on the full read of DNA. Enjoy science and poetry too. / Maurice
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Date: 5/30/2019 7:45:00 PM
Not sure why I'm attracted to the figure 8 regenerative double-binding structure of this piece. Must be something to do with my DNA.
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Date: 5/30/2019 3:25:00 AM
W.A. you have put together some very identifying ideas. Well penned.
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Date: 5/25/2019 8:09:00 AM
Love the blend of science and poetry! Good stuff!!
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Date: 5/16/2019 7:53:00 AM
It's amazing how the association with DNA, the double helix has become a well-known symbol of modern biology and genetics...a great molecular verse my friend...^WW^
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Date: 5/15/2019 10:49:00 PM
You know a lot more about science than I do, I like it when poetry can teach as well as inspire-
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Date: 5/15/2019 7:35:00 PM
Very well penned. Thanks for the poem Panagiota
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